2026 IB Summer Analyst | Financial Sponsors Group | New York

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.

William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nearly nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.

We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.

Job Description

Summer analysts in William Blair's Financial Sponsors Group work with and support senior financial sponsor coverage bankers to develop, manage and institutionalize William Blair’s relationships with many of the world’s leading private equity firms. In partnership with financial sponsor, sector, and product bankers, summer analysts provide marketing and execution support throughout the entire client life cycle, including prospecting, pitching and transaction execution.

William Blair is the ideal environment for individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment that demands quick learning, independent thinking, and taking ownership of projects. As a summer analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group, you will receive a unique opportunity to work with current analysts and senior bankers over the course of the 9-week program to execute the following responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of macro factors related to the private equity industry and relevant investment banking services
• Research, manage and disseminate information on private equity market trends and insight
• Create marketing and pitch materials, including annual relationship reviews, quarterly updates, deal flow discussions and sector-focused discussions
• Perform value-added analyses for focus funds - buyer behavior and bid analyses, comps, market and deal flow insights, balance of trade and cohort mapping
• Research companies and industries in targeting specific clients/industries and generate platform and add-on investment ideas
• Support pitches and active client engagements through financial (LBO) modeling, development of marketing materials and financial buyer coordination
• Manage financial buyer vetting process, including consolidating feedback from clients and William Blair bankers
• Formalize financial buyer presentation structure and develop talking points that can be leveraged by all FSG
• Proofread materials to ensure the accuracy of content and consistency with William Blair brand standard
• Ensure all activities are following applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Additional responsibilities as requested

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2026 - June 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
• Undergraduate major: all majors considered
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking and financial sponsors
• Knowledge of Investment Banking concepts, services, and applicable regulations
• Project management and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
• You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to locate to New York City

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, a reasonable estimate of the salary is approximately $110,000 at the time of posting. Salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, Suited, which will need to be completed within 48 hours. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters.

Application Deadline:

Apply by January 23rd to be considered for this opportunity.